A fire-breathing pony, a giant fire-breathing dragon truck, three-dimensional printers, life-sized boardgames, pie-plate instruments, a walking video suit, an armored vehicle that does battle with the weather. A trip into the Twilight Zone? No, a day at Maker Faire.
After a disturbingly storming early morning, things calmed down on the grounds and inner recesses of The Henry Ford, as makers began to prep in earnest, kids descended from the area for a little educational preview, and Make: Live geared up for its 5:30 webcast. And then came Happy Hour, a chance for staffers and makers to meet and greet. And tomorrow, the magic happens, as the Greatest Geek Show on Earth gets underway.
Detroit has an impressive number of makers who are passionate about their community and dedicated to making a difference. Our second Maker Faire Detroit, taking place this weekend, July 30 and 31, at The Henry Ford in Dearborn will showcase many of them. One maker on a mission is Peg Upmeyer of Arts & Scraps. […]
Detroit’s creative community is mind-blowing, dedicated, and full of city pride. Last year, I remember seeing a T-shirt that summed it up: “Detroit Hustles Harder.” One of Detroit’s notable makers is Bethany Shorb of Cyberoptix Tie Lab, creator of some of the most original ties on the planet. Bethany will be exhibiting at this year’s Maker Faire Detroit, taking place this weekend, July 30 and 31, at The Henry Ford in Dearborn.
Maker Faire Daily is our online fast-news feed during Maker Faire. This weekend in Detroit, stafffmembers and makers will be posting images, thoughts, and video snapshots from the grounds of the Henry Ford Museum. Here are some tidbits from the lead up.
The beauty of Maker Faire is that you never know what you might see there, but you’re guaranteed that it’s all a perfect fit. Our second Maker Faire Detroit is taking place this weekend, July 30 and 31, at The Henry Ford in Dearborn. One maker who likes to think big is John Dunivant, and […]
They start ’em young in Detroit. Here’s “hackerbaby” Aiden of i3 Detroit, armed and adorable, and ready for this weekend’s Maker Faire Detroit. Go, Aiden!
